Sheep

In pictures: former Teagasc hill sheep demonstration farm on the market

A Co Mayo farm that was leased for 20 years by Teagasc for use as a demonstration farm has recently been put on the market. The hill farm has good access and contains a four-bay slatted shed.

PROPERTY 22 January 2026

In pictures: former Teagasc hill sheep demonstration farm on the market

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From farm to pillows: a well insulated idea

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Camera at the Mart: lamb prices hold firm in Dowra

Camera at the Mart: lamb prices hold firm in Dowra

Camera at the Mart: lamb prices hold firm in Dowra

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Camera at the Mart: firm demand for stores in Baltinglass Mart

Camera at the Mart: firm demand for stores in Baltinglass Mart

Camera at the Mart: firm demand for stores in Baltinglass Mart

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Sheep mart prices: trade stagnates for finished lambs

Sheep mart prices: trade stagnates for finished lambs

The injection of more life in some sales witnessed last week was short-lived, with agents reacting to sluggish demand from factories and moving to stall upward movement.

MARKETS 19 January 2026

Sheep Trends: lamb prices in reverse

Sheep Trends: lamb prices in reverse

Base quotes in a couple of plants have been cut by 10c/kg, while other plants are not willing to negotiate the same premiums above base quotes.

MARKETS 19 January 2026

'High level' of calls about vaccine

'High level' of calls about vaccine

The maker of the Bultavo 3 vaccine has said vaccination should take place ahead of the start of any vector season (typically April/May).

NEWS 19 January 2026

Noted hill farm hits the market

Noted hill farm hits the market

The Dealer spotted that a farm, well known to Irish hill sheep farmers, is up for sale. The 687ac farm was home to a hill-sheep demonstration farm run by Teagasc from 1991 to 2011.

DEALER 19 January 2026

Sheep Management: abortion causing agents, sheep census and storing FYM

Sheep Management: abortion causing agents, sheep census and storing FYM

There is no way of visually diagnosing abortion causing agents and as such the only option is prompt submission of samples for analysis

MANAGEMENT 19 January 2026

ABP Linden to close retail packing facility

ABP Linden to close retail packing facility

The closure will not impact cattle and sheep processing at its ABP Linden factory which is located at a different site nearby.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 January 2026

Sheep price update: trade static with supply and demand balanced

Sheep price update: trade static with supply and demand balanced

Base quotes continue to vary from €7.70/kg to €7.90/kg for quality assured lambs, with a high percentage of lambs selling from €7.80/kg to €8/kg.

MARKETS 19 January 2026

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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